From Buff Stadium to The World Series: A Look Back at Houston’s Baseball History

Colt Stadium, the home of Houston’s first Major League team, the Colt .45’s.

The Astros return host Game 3 of the American League Championship Series today with the series tied 1-1. As the Astros strive to defend their first-ever championship, you could argue that we’re currently living in the golden age of Houston baseball. And while this is a great time to be a baseball fan in this city, Houston has had a rich history with the game, as we discussed earlier this year with Houston historian Mike Vance.